Gender Factor in the Nuclear Industry

The aim of the work is to study role women managers in nuclear industry. article analyzes documents United Nations (UN), International Labor Organization (ILO), Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Nuclear for Economic Development and Cooperation, Rosatom State Corporation, Technical Academy, Russian Foundation Support Women’s Initiatives “Association Women Industry”, results research by domestic foreign scientists improve gender balance field. Worldwide, proportion female specialists less than a quarter all working sector. shows that gap has significant implications future energy countries with These states need new generations ensure further safe effective use technologies industrial, scientific medical purposes. Attracting retaining more their career growth industry an important goal country examines holding high positions leading large organizations various spheres modern society, place scientific, technical, engineering mathematical careers. novelty lies fact it presents first conducted sociological on problems equality among managers, Russia. showed are overcoming “glass ceiling” traditionally dominated men, but not so fast as challenges require. Gender inequality particularly pronounced comparison other industries. show changes aimed at making open attractive women.